The main work of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 2026 free agency has come and gone. On the surface, there were some decent signings that will help the Bucs moving forward into 2026.
It’s easy to look at Mike Evans’ departure to the San Francisco 49ers as betrayal after 12 successful seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Evans even once said he wanted to finish his career with the Buccaneers, and that’s not happening.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have plenty of needs remaining to address after free agency, and chief among them are on the defensive side of the ball. Bucs GM Jason Licht did make some moves to address some of those roster holes, including adding rangy Detroit LB Alex Anzalone and versatile RB Kenneth Gainwell on multi-year deals.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are adjusting to a major change following the departure of longtime wide receiver Mike Evans. General manager Jason Licht recently addressed the situation and clarified his perspective on the move.
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Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.
The Bucs were quite active in free agency, signing three new defensive players that figure to be immediate starters, a complementary running back to help Bucky Irving shoulder the load in the backfield, and added a new backup quarterback.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers desperately need a better pass rush but weren’t willing to pay the price needed to land Trey Hendrickson. During his Wednesday press conference, Licht was asked whether or not the team pursued free agent Trey Hendrickson.
Bucs general manager Jason Licht has been very busy over the past few months. It’s been compounded by the fact that Tampa Bay no longer has their all-time offensive leader.
NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.
Kindle Vildor has lined up his next NFL gig. The veteran cornerback has agreed to terms with the Patriots, per his agents (h/t ESPN’s Adam Schefter). New England will be the fifth team Vildor plays for provided he makes the team’s roster.
Mike Evans is no longer a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. That’s a sentence that fans expected to hear after the legendary wide receiver’s retirement.
Over 14 seasons, Lavonte David has established himself as one of the best inside linebackers to ever grace the NFL. However, with a little over one month away from the NFL draft and weeks into free agency, the Buccaneers are reportedly still awaiting a decision over whether David will play in Year 15.
Mike Evans is no longer a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. That’s a sentence that fans expected to hear after the legendary wide receiver’s retirement.
The Bucs tried everything they could to keep Mike Evans in Tampa Bay. They put out as many convincing factors as one could to bring back the greatest offensive player in team history.
Plenty of Tampa Bay Buccaneers players have sung praises about their quarterback Baker Mayfield. Mayfield's infectious moxie, love of the game and physical toughness have gotten him fans in Tampa Bay and beyond, and his offensive and defensive teammates have long talked about his importance in the locker room and on the field during game day.
Aaron Wilson reports that the Buccaneers have restructured the contract of CB Zyon McCollum. Tampa Bay converted his $12.869 million roster bonus into a fully guaranteed option after signing bonus.
Before the free-agency negotiating window even opened, Tampa Bay picked up the phone and ended the suspense, with no bidding war or courtship with other franchises.
Dan Feeney is set to spend another year in Tampa Bay. The veteran offensive lineman re-signed with the Buccaneers on Monday, per a team announcement. Feeney joined the Bucs shortly after the start of the 2025 regular season.